CarVerify

Free Car Check

H561 BKP

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH561 BKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,663 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2016 93,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust bracket insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres have small splits on outside edges

Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres have small splits on outside edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 33,461 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 33,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,069 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 22,393 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 22,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H561 BKP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H561 BKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H561 BKP?

You can check the full history of H561 BKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H561 BKP registered?

H561 BKP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H561 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H561 BKP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H561 BKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H561 BKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.